# Freezing Merida! What We Learned From Ciaran's Top 8 with Grimmsnarl

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Podcast: [The Shift Gear Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-shift-gear-podcast-6635584)
Published: 2026-01-28T16:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-shift-gear-podcast.captivate.fm/episode/jan-28
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## Resource

Sup fellas. Ciaran came through with content in a dead period :) In this video we discuss his top 8 at Merida regionals with Marnie's Grimmsnarl ex, talk us through the new rule changes, as well as discuss a surprisingly refreshing new metagame from this past weekend. How do you feel about these rule "changes"? Let us know below : Scoop some EndGames using the code "SHIFTGEAR" and follow this link to support the mandem : https://endgametcg.ca/discount/SHIFTGEAR Find us: Aneil: https://www.youtube.com/@AneilTCG Ciaran: https://www.ciarantcg.com/

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